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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 409.84 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 409.84 and 149.77 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 409.84 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/409.84 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 409.84 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 61,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,381.74/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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